Contracting Officer (90C), Department of Veterans Affairs, North Texas Health Care System, 4500 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216

96 -- TYPE III CASTING GOLD SOL 549-41-99 DUE 031799 POC John Mraz 903/583-6270 The Department of Veterans Affairs, North Texas Health Care System, Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center, 1201 East Ninth Street, Bonham, TX 75418 wishes to procure for the Dallas Veterans Medical Center, Dallas, TX, FOB Destination, the following: Not more than $49,900.00 of "Type III" Casting Gold/ Au 50.00%; Pd 3.50%; Ag 35.00%; Cu 9.50%; In 2.00%; and Ir less than 1.00%. Colors: Gold; Casting Temp: 1750 -- 1800 degrees F Vickers H Q138 -- H230. Must be compatible with induction casting procedures. For a copy of Solicitation 549-41-99 fax John Mraz at 903/583-6699. All bids must be received by the close of business on March 17, 1999. Posted 02/19/99 (W-SN300210). (0050)

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